Illinois Faces Penn State in Big Ten Basketball Matchup

The Fighting Illini, ranked No. 13, aim to defend their strong home record against a Penn State team that has dominated their recent encounters.

Illinois enters the game with an 11-3 record and a 7-1 home record, while Penn State stands at 12-3 this season.
Penn State has won the last four meetings against Illinois, all as underdogs, but has struggled against the spread in recent games.
Illinois is averaging 87.6 points per game, the second-highest in the Big Ten, and has scored over 80 points in its last four games.
Key players include Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis, averaging 16.4 points per game, and Penn State’s Adrian Baldwin Jr., leading with 14.8 points and 8.4 assists per game.
The game marks the first conference meeting between the two teams this season, with Illinois favored by 9.5 points according to BetMGM.